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Employment Details:
- Location: Haringey (N17), London, UK. (This is an In-Person role with optional one day working remotely)
- Job Title: Director of Operations
- Reporting to: CEO, with accountability to the Board of Trustees
- Line Manages: Operations Co-ordinator and Finance Officer
- Employment Type: Full-Time (40hrs Per Week)
- Start date: October 2026 (Ideally, or later if you have a notice period)
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days (Exclusive of Bank Holiday)
- 1 x WFH/flexi working as per policy
- CPD Budget: £1000
- Group Life Insurance
- Discount on Food (Specific Restaurants)
- Free Brunch every Thursday
- Company Well-being Events
- Pension Contribution
Summary of the role:
The Director of Operations is a pivotal senior leadership role at Sister System, responsible for strengthening the people, culture, systems and organisational foundations that enable our mission to thrive. Working closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, the postholder will play a central role in delivering our current strategic priorities and shaping the next chapter of Sister System as we develop our future strategy beyond September 2027.
This is a significant opportunity to help shape a growing, values-led organisation founded on co-curation, sisterhood, race & gender equity and the belief that girls and young women should be active architects of the services, systems and opportunities designed for them. With oversight of financial management, people and culture, compliance, risk and organisational infrastructure, the Director of Operations will lead on empowering & ensuring that our internal culture and ways of working reflect the same care, accountability, ambition and empowerment that sit at the heart of our model.
The role will be instrumental in translating our founding vision into strong, sustainable practice, ensuring Sister System is equipped to grow its impact while remaining deeply connected to the voices, experiences and leadership of the girls and young women we exist to serve.
Our Charity:
Sister System exists to ensure that care-affected girls and young women are not defined by the systems they have experienced, but are supported to recognise their strengths, shape their futures and access the same opportunities as their peers.
Our culturally competent, co-curated model works alongside girls and young women aged 13–24 through a long-term journey of support, progression and leadership. Across three interconnected stages, we provide trusted relationships, mentoring, therapeutic support, education, leadership development and pathways into employment. Our approach recognises that meaningful change takes time, consistency and a community that continues to believe in her.
Founded with girls and young women, not simply for them, Sister System places their voices, experiences and ambitions at the heart of everything we do. Through our growing hub-and-spoke model, we are expanding our reach while also influencing the wider systems, services and institutions that shape their lives.
Our ambition is not only to improve individual outcomes, but to demonstrate a better way of working with care-affected girls and young women—one that is relational, culturally responsive, asset-based and built around what they tell us they need to thrive.
As Sister System enters its next phase of growth and prepares to shape its future strategy, we are seeking an experienced and values-led Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen the people, culture, systems and infrastructure that will enable our organisation—and the girls and young women alongside us—to achieve even more.
Our Vision:
A world where empowered girls reach their potential through equitable opportunities.
Our Mission:
To bridge the gap between care-affected girls and young women within mainstream society by working alongside them to ensure they have the same opportunities that everyone else has – at home, school, work and within our communities.
Our Values:
- COLLABORATIVE
We co-curate programmes with our Sis-Stars. We seek powerful partnerships. - EVIDENCE-BASED
We build trust and respect within our sector. - MASTERFUL
We aim for excellence as standard and share our learning. - SOLUTION-FOCUSED
We innovate to overcome challenges with a long-term goal in mind. - TENACIOUS
We are not afraid to take a stand and push for change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Implementation
- Work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to translate Sister System’s strategy, theory of change, operational model and financial plans into clear organisational priorities and coordinated action.
- Play a central role in shaping Sister System’s next strategy ahead of the September 2027 refresh, ensuring it reflects our founding commitment to co-curation, the voices of girls and young women, our evolving three-stage model and our future growth ambitions.
- Lead the development of proportionate planning, monitoring and review processes that enable the Senior Leadership Team to track progress, reflect on performance, identify barriers and remain accountable for delivery.
- Monitor progress against agreed strategic goals and KPIs, ensuring that risks, dependencies and areas requiring leadership attention are clearly identified and addressed.
- Support senior leaders to turn strategic priorities into realistic plans, with clear ownership, timescales and measurable outcomes.
- Ensure that learning from delivery, impact data, staff experience and the voices of girls and young women inform strategic decision-making and organisational improvement.
- Cultivate a strong shared sense of purpose across Sister System, helping colleagues understand how their roles contribute to our mission, values and long-term ambitions.
Financial Strategy and Audit
- Work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees to shape, implement and regularly evaluate Sister System’s financial strategy, ensuring it supports our mission, strategic ambitions and long-term sustainability.
- Provide clear, financial recommendations to the CEO, helping the organisation navigate the balance between delivering high-quality, meaningful impact for girls and young women, achieving value for money and maintaining financial resilience.
- Translate Sister System’s strategic priorities, delivery model and growth ambitions into realistic financial plans, forecasts and scenarios that support timely and well-informed decision-making.
- Lead financial scenario planning and ensure that the CEO and Board have a clear understanding of the financial implications, risks and trade-offs associated with key organisational decisions.
- Lead and oversee the annual audit process, working effectively with external auditors, the finance team, senior leaders and the Board to ensure a robust, timely and transparent process.
- Ensure that learning and recommendations arising from audits, financial reviews and assurance activity are translated into clear improvements and strengthened organisational practice.
Financial Management
- Lead the development, monitoring and management of annual budgets, reforecasts and longer-term financial plans, ensuring resources are aligned with Sister System’s strategic priorities.
- Hold and actively manage the tension between quality, impact, affordability and value for money, ensuring financial decisions protect the integrity of Sister System’s model and the experience of the girls and young women we serve.
- Provide the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board with clear, accessible and timely financial information, insight and recommendations to support effective leadership and governance.
- Produce high-level financial reports and analysis covering budgets, cash flow, reserves, forecasts, strategic KPIs and other relevant performance indicators.
- Maintain and continuously strengthen proportionate financial systems, controls and processes that reflect Sister System’s size, stage of growth and evolving operating model.
- Ensure that robust financial and performance-reporting infrastructure is in place, with clear accountability, reliable data and appropriate oversight across the organisation.
- Support Directors and budget holders to understand their financial responsibilities, manage resources effectively and make informed decisions within agreed parameters.
- Identify emerging financial risks, pressures and opportunities for greater efficiency, advising the CEO on appropriate actions and ensuring these are monitored and addressed.
- Oversee high quality bookkeeping practice to ensure reporting is accurate and up to date.
- Work with the fundraising team to develop budgets for proposals and create timely financial reports for funders and donors
Culture and Operational Effectiveness
- Work closely with our People and Culture consultant, CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape and embed a progressive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture aligned with Sister System’s values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious.
- Champion a culture of regular, honest and constructive feedback, helping managers and colleagues to hold crucial conversations with clarity, care and accountability.
- Ensure that Sister System’s internal culture reflects the relational, empowering and values-led approach that sits at the heart of our work with girls and young women.
- Review existing organisational processes and workflows, identifying practical opportunities to improve clarity, consistency, collaboration and efficiency.
- Develop and embed proportionate ways of working that support Sister System’s current size, evolving operating model and future growth.
People Planning and Management
- Lead the development of a clear and forward-looking people plan that ensures Sister System has the right structure, capacity, capabilities and leadership in place to deliver its strategic ambitions.
- Support managers to build high-performing teams through effective objective-setting, regular feedback, performance management and professional development.
- Foster an environment in which people are supported to grow, appropriately challenged and held accountable for delivering against agreed expectations.
- Facilitate professional learning, career development and progression across the organisation, ensuring that opportunities are transparent, equitable and aligned with organisational need.
- Oversee workforce and succession planning, ensuring that the organisational structure remains appropriate, affordable and responsive to Sister System’s development.
- Work with the CEO and relevant advisers to ensure fair and appropriate pay, benefits and working conditions.
- Oversee recruitment and the end-to-end employee experience, from attraction and onboarding through to development, retention and exit.
- Ensure that people policies, practices and management approaches are legally compliant, consistently applied and reflective of Sister System’s values.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure that Sister System meets its legal, regulatory and governance responsibilities as a charity and employer.
- Lead the development and maintenance of a proportionate organisational risk-management framework that protects Sister System’s people, assets, reputation and ability to deliver its mission.
- Ensure that key organisational risks are clearly identified, owned, monitored and reported to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Promote a culture in which risk is understood and actively managed without limiting thoughtful innovation, learning or ambition.
Governance, Communications and Facilities
- Facilitate clear, timely and effective communication and cooperation between the Board of Trustees, CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Support the development of strong governance systems, ensuring that trustees receive the information, insight and assurance required to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.
- Work closely with trustees through the Finance and Audit committee
- Oversee the organisation’s IT infrastructure and digital systems through external providers, ensuring that they remain secure, reliable and appropriate for Sister System’s needs.
- Oversee the effective operation of Sister System’s physical workspace within a fully managed office environment, working with building management and relevant external providers where required.
- Ensure that Sister System provides a safe, welcoming and accessible environment for girls and young women, staff, volunteers, visitors and partners across its hub, spoke locations and external activities.
- Ensure that appropriate health and safety systems, procedures and responsibilities are understood, implemented and regularly reviewed.
Person Specification
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-led operational leader to join Sister System’s Senior Leadership Team. You will combine sound judgement and strong organisational skills with a warm, collaborative leadership style and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for care-affected girls and young women.
You do not need to be a specialist in every area of the role. You will, however, need the confidence and experience to lead across a broad operational portfolio, work effectively with professional advisers and external providers, and provide clear, practical advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Significant experience in a senior operations, finance, people, governance or organisational leadership role within a charity, social enterprise or similarly values-led organisation.
- Experience of translating organisational strategy into clear priorities, plans, systems and measurable outcomes.
- Experience of developing and managing organisational budgets, forecasts and financial reporting, with the ability to balance quality, impact, affordability and value for money.
- Experience of supervising or coordinating an external audit process, working effectively with auditors, finance colleagues and the Board.
- Experience of people planning, performance management and supporting managers to build capable, accountable and high-performing teams.
- Experience of developing or improving organisational systems, processes and ways of working during a period of growth or change.
- A sound understanding of charity governance, organisational risk, compliance and the responsibilities of senior leaders and trustees.
- Experience of working collaboratively with a CEO, senior leadership colleagues, trustees, consultants and external professional advisers.
- A strong understanding of equity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and the ability to embed these principles within organisational culture and decision-making.
Skills and Leadership Approach
- An approachable, emotionally intelligent and credible leader who can build trust, motivate others and develop effective working relationships across an organisation.
- The ability to lead with both care and accountability, supporting open feedback and helping colleagues to hold constructive and sometimes crucial conversations.
- Strong strategic thinking, with the ability to understand the wider organisational picture while maintaining oversight of important operational detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial, people or operational information clearly and accessibly.
- Strong organisational and project-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands, meet deadlines and maintain momentum.
- Sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge, identify risks and offer clear recommendations to the CEO and Board.
- A practical and solution-focused approach, with the ability to move from discussion and planning into coordinated action.
- The ability to handle sensitive, confidential and personal information professionally and in accordance with Sister System’s policies, data-protection responsibilities and GDPR.
- Energy, curiosity and enthusiasm for strengthening an ambitious organisation as it prepares to shape and deliver its next strategy.
Values and Commitment
- A demonstrable commitment to Sister System’s mission and to improving the opportunities, experiences and outcomes of care-affected girls and young women.
- The ability to model and champion Sister System’s values: Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious.
- A commitment to co-curation and to ensuring that the voices, experiences and leadership of girls and young women inform organisational planning and decision-making.
- A commitment to continuous learning, reflective practice and personal and professional development.
Desirable
- Lived experience of the care system, or a strong professional understanding of the experiences of care-affected girls and young women.
- Experience of working within a founder-led organisation or alongside a founder CEO.
- Experience of supporting an organisation through growth, restructuring or the development of a new strategy.
- Knowledge of culturally competent, trauma-informed or relational approaches to working with young people.
- A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in operations, finance, human resources, governance or organisational leadership.
- Experience working with social care and educational service providers (statutory and third sector).
- Knowledge of the Charity SORP, Charity Commission reporting requirements, and other third-sector financial regulation.
Sister System is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to two satisfactory reference checks and DBS enhanced disclosure.
How to apply
Please apply via our recruitment platform Breathe by 31st August 2026. You will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions:
Values alignment
Sister System's model is built on co-curation (working with girls and young women, not simply for them) and on being Collaborative, Evidence-based, Masterful, Solution-focused and Tenacious. Which of these values do you feel most aligned with, and which do you find hardest to live up to in practice?
People & Culture
Sister System is a founder-led organisation, underpinned by race and gender equity and a culturally competent, trauma-informed approach to working with girls and young women. Tell us about a time you strengthened internal culture of this nature within a team. What resistance did you meet, and what was different a year later?
Finance
A key element of the role is monitoring income against budget for current and future years. Charity income can provide additional complexities, particularly with different types of grants. Please explain your understanding of these complexities, and how they impact on recording and reporting, including examples from your own experience if relevant.
Timeline
Deadline for applications: End of day Monday 31st August 2026
First round interviews: w/c 7th September
Second round interviews: w/c 14th September
Decisions made: by 22nd September
Thank you for your interest in joining Sister System in our mission to inspire and empower young women.
We work alongside girls and young women aged 13-24 affected by care, offering her an early intervention mentoring and educational programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then join our small team at Immunodeficiency UK, a charity devoted to supporting people living with poor immune systems.
About Immunodeficiency UK
Our charity aims to create an environment that ensures those affected by immunodeficiency have the knowledge to live fully, manage their condition effectively, and have their health needs understood and addressed by the healthcare system.
Each year we help hundreds of people through our helpline, educational resources, practical support, hardship grants, and our strong patient voice. We work on a range of projects to help improve patient care. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website and reading our annual impact reports..
This is a varied and interesting opportunity working for a charity that goes above and beyond in supporting people with primary and secondary immunodeficiency. The role offers an opportunity to exercise your creativity on varied and interesting projects that can make a real difference. You will receive excellent support and encouragement from our CEO and Trustees.
Responsibilities
As the Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in raising the charity's profile and awareness of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, growing supporter engagement, and generating income to support our work.
- You’ll develop and implement a digital communications strategy
- You’ll create and publish content across our website, email, social media and digital publications
- You’ll manage the website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and up to date
- You’ll produce multimedia content — graphics, video, photography and case studies
- You’ll manage our social media accounts and our monthly newsletter
- You’ll plan and deliver digital fundraising campaigns
- You’ll create fundraising appeals, supporter communications and impact reports
- You’ll gather and share impact stories using a storytelling approach
This job is for you if:
- You’re confident in managing social media and creating digital content
- Are familiar with email marketing platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) systems and WordPress
- Have experience in planning and delivering fundraising or marketing campaigns
- Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Charity or non-profit experience is a plus, as are graphic design or video editing skills.
Diversity and inclusion
Immunodeficiency UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Closing date is Friday 4th September at 5pm. Applications generated by AI will not be considered.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 14th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chief Executive to assume overall responsibility for the management of HMC. The purpose of this senior leadership role is to lead the organisation in fulfilling its purpose of supporting migrants in Hackney and the wider London community, ensuring they can access their rights and overcome injustices in the immigration and social welfare system.
If you would like to apply for this position, please provide a Covering Letter (no more than two pages) and a CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification.
Are you an experienced operational leader who thrives on making organisations run brilliantly behind the scenes?
Southwark Charities is entering an exciting new chapter. With a £100m property portfolio, a growing grant programme and the development of 64 new almshouses, we're looking for an exceptional Head of Resources to lead the systems and processes that keep our charity strong.
Reporting to the CEO, you'll oversee finance, HR, IT, governance, property compliance, contracts and organisational systems, ensuring the charity operates efficiently, remains compliant and is well positioned for future growth. You'll work in a small, dedicated team while working closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding services for older people across Southwark.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys improving processes, managing change and finding practical solutions. You'll bring experience in operations, finance or corporate services, excellent organisational skills and the confidence to work across multiple disciplines.
If you're looking for a varied senior role where your expertise will have a direct impact on people's lives and the future of a respected historic charity, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Youth Programmes Officer
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reporting to: Youth Programmes Manager
About us
The Ben Kinsella Trust is one of the UK’s leading anti-knife crime charities. We were set up following the tragic murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella in 2008, and everything we do is guided by his legacy. Our mission is to prevent knife crime through education and campaigning.
Ben was a kind, creative young person who loved art, music, Arsenal FC, and making people laugh. He had big dreams of becoming a graphic designer. His death was a senseless act of violence, and the outpouring of grief and public support that followed marked the start of a movement. Ben’s own words, written shortly before his death, called for change, and his voice continues to inspire our work.
Through immersive workshops in our Choices and Consequences Exhibitions and free online resources, we have reached over 50,000 young people so far. Our work challenges myths about knife crime, strengthens peer influence, and sparks meaningful conversations. As we grow, we remain committed to honouring Ben’s life by making a real, lasting difference to young people across the UK.
We’re a small but growing team of 11 (rising to 14), working across Programmes, Fundraising, Communications, Finance and Operations, and Leadership. Our Programmes team is supported by a brilliant pool of freelance facilitators and actors who help bring our workshops to life. We’re now looking for an Youth Programmes Officer to join us at this exciting time. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about evidence-based interventions, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is confident working to establish and maintain relationships with external organisations.
Ben’s legacy is our guide – we exist to stop knife crime
About the Role
We are looking for an education or youth work professional who can deliver our programmes to a very high standard. You will be a skilled facilitator and communicator who can engage with young people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Additionally, we are seeking someone who shares our values and is passionate about using education as a tool to support and empower young people and to stop knife crime.
As Youth Programmes Officer you will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of our flagship knife crime prevention workshops to young people, to a high standard. You will work alongside the Programmes team to ensure workshops at our London exhibitions (currently Islington and Barking & Dagenham) operate smoothly and consistently to serve young people through the achievement of quality outcomes and maximised engagement. You will play a key part in the delivery of our Youth Ambassador Programme and contribute to the development of new programmes and opportunities during an exciting period of growth for the charity.
Key Responsibilities
Programme delivery
- Deliver workshops to a range of groups (primary, secondary, PRU/AP and adults), adapting to different needs
- Ensure sessions are engaging, high quality, and responsive to feedback
Programme development
- Gather and analyse feedback to improve programmes
- Support the development of new projects and resources
Workshop coordination
- Coordinate day-to-day delivery across two sites
- Manage bookings, enquiries and pre-visit information
- Maintain strong relationships with schools and partners
- Keep CRM and booking systems up to date
- Coordinate freelance facilitators and support their onboarding and training
General
- Carry out other duties as required
Person Specification
Experience
- Delivering workshops or training to young people
- Adapting structured programmes to different needs
- Managing behaviour and supporting young people with additional needs
- Coordinating multiple tasks or stakeholders
- General admin and use of digital systems
(Desirable: programme design, training adults, relevant qualification in teaching/youth work)
Skills and knowledge
- Strong facilitation and communication skills
- Ability to build positive relationships
- Understanding of youth violence or knife crime
- Knowledge of inclusive teaching approaches
Personal qualities
- Passionate about supporting young people
- Reliable, organised and proactive
- Collaborative and professional
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Open to learning and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Flexible working where possible
- 27 days’ annual leave (+ bank holidays), rising with service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Development opportunities
How to apply
Submit a CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification. Please also answer the two additional questions on the application form.
Deadline: Monday 24th August 09:30am.
Interviews:
- Stage 1: 27th / 28th August
- Stage 2: Week commencing 1st September (in person)
The Ben Kinsella Trust prevents knife crime through education and campaigning


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re currently looking to welcome a new Communications and Campaigns Officer to join our team at the Society of Authors (SoA) which is the UK's largest trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators. We’ve been advising authors and speaking out for the profession since 1884.
Role overview
To support and deliver the internal and external communications and campaigns with the goal of enhancing the SoA’s profile, engage stakeholders, and promote key initiatives. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience in content creation, media and policy monitoring, digital marketing, and multimedia communications across a range of channels, including newsletters and social media. Objectives • Help to ensure consistent, high-quality communications and campaigns across all channels. • Provide support for brand visibility and audience engagement through digital marketing. • Provide support for delivering content via The Author magazine and outgoing mailers. • Support organisational campaigns, events, and key initiatives. • Monitor media coverage and policy developments, and evaluates website and communications performance.
Key responsibilities
• Media monitoring and reporting: monitor media for relevant coverage and compile regular media reports and summaries, maintaining media contact lists and databases.
• The Author magazine and mailers: liaise with The Author magazine production team, contributors and internal departments, support with the production schedules and deadlines. Oversee the administration and invoicing for The Author advertising and subscribers. Support with distribution and performance tracking (e.g. open rates, click through rates). Provide support for development of membership mailouts including proofing.
• Digital marketing and social media: contribute to the development of digital marketing campaigns across platforms – create and schedule engaging content, monitor engagement metrics and optimise content performance.
• Design and visual communication: produce basic graphics for digital and print (e.g. social posts, newsletters, flyers, banners). Support with the layout and visual design of newsletters and publications. Work with approved templates and design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe suite basics).
• Video and multimedia production: create and edit short-form video content for social media, newsletters, and website. Support with the filming of events, interviews, or promotional material for SoA events and campaigns. Add captions, branding, and basic effects to videos.
• Event promotion: support the Events and Engagement team with the communications and digital marketing plans for events, supporting with the creation of promotional materials (digital and print), proof events copy, ensure visibility of promotion on our website.
• Website: contribute to the content management of the SoA and Human Authored websites, updating content and posts as needed.
Role specification
Essential skills and competencies
• Two years’ experience creating engaging digital content for different audiences
• Good graphic design skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Social media management and content planning experience
• Media monitoring and reporting experience
• Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor or similar)
• Experience with social media platforms (e.g. TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Experience with design tools (e.g. Canva, Adobe InDesign/Photoshop basics)
• Video filming and editing skills (e.g. Premiere Pro, CapCut, or similar)
• Use of scheduling and analytics tools (e.g. Hootsuite, Buffer, Google Analytics)
Desirable skills
• Experience working for a membership/not-for-profit organisation
• Experience managing publications or organisational magazines
• Understanding of branding and communications strategy
• Photography skills
• Knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation and digital content optimisation
• Experience with audience segmentation and database systems
What we offer
As a progressive and ethical not-for-profit organisation, we offer a range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
We are a London Living Wage and a Disability Confident – Committed employer.
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Death-in-service benefit (8 x salary)
• Employee assistance programme
• Flexible, hybrid working practices.
• Family-friendly, disability-confident inclusive culture
• Generous annual leave, including all bank holidays.
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Interest-free annual travel card loan
• *Office closure over Christmas
• Private healthcare
*Colleagues can work over the Christmas period, although the building is closed. For those who wish to take additional time off, colleagues take these days from their annual leave allowance.
Flexible Working
As an employer, we nurture a working environment in which staff can grow and develop. We recognise the value of flexibility in the way we work with a positive culture of hybrid working practices.
Inclusion
Inclusion, diversity, and representation are at the core of our values, and we work to tackle structural discrimination and prejudice. Part of this commitment means that we are looking to increase diversity in our 3 organisation at all levels. We strongly encourage applications from a broad range of social, cultural, educational, and underrepresented backgrounds.
To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement as a single document (max. 3 x A4
pages)
Empowering authors since 1884. We have been advising individuals and speaking out for the profession for more than a century.
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Learning Officer – Homes & Communities
· Permanent
· Salary £38,393 per annum
· Full time
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working (6 days a month office attendance)
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
The Learning Officer plays a key role in making sure evidence on how our homes and communities can become better places to age in is spread across the UK.
This role primarily works with the UK Network of Age-friendly Communities, a network of over 110 communities, led mostly by local authorities, VCSE organisations. This network is part of a global movement and is affiliated to the World Health Organisation.
You will be working with the Network and Learning Manager to inspire, connect and support network members, using a range of engaging methods including:
- Creating resources such as blogs, case studies, toolkits, etc
- The design and delivery of training, events, and workshops
- Facilitating connection and exchange between members
This is hand-on role will involve delivering key learning activities and managing your own workload, whilst also being responsive to support network members. The role ensures our support for the Network is high-quality and inclusive of a diverse range of experience and expertise, from within the Network and beyond.
About you
The successful candidate will be experienced in and passionate about having an impact through helping people learn and feel connected to others working towards the same goals. An excellent facilitator and written communicator, you will have an eye for detail and be able to easily summarise and share information so that others can learn from it.
You will be flexible and organised, joining a small and committed team, which is supporting a growing, and highly regarded network on an issue of national and global importance.
You will also be passionate about equity and tackling the inequalities that prevent people from having a great later life.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and part of the government’s What Works Network. We are fortunate to have monies remaining from our endowment from the NLCF to fully fund us until 2029, and we will be looking for new funding opportunities to sustain activity beyond 2029.
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older, and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change. We work with national and local government, industries, businesses and community organisations to improve how people experience ageing. Our work focuses on creating better workplaces, homes and communities, while tackling ageism and addressing inequality in later life.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve with a workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for an interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and the support that generative AI can offer. However, we would encourage you to write your supporting statement and complete your application without the use of AI and if you do use AI, to avoid copy and pasting and to consider the value it will add. We encourage you to showcase your experience and knowledge using your own unique voice.
The closing date for this role is 11:59 pm on Monday 24th August, with in- person interviews to take place Tuesday 8th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Battersea has entered an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we reach the mid-point of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.
The Philanthropy Officer will play a pivotal role in achieving ambitious annual income targets across Philanthropy, Partnerships & Campaigns (PP&C). In this role, you will manage and develop a mid-value giving programme, building strong supporter relationships through tailored cultivation, stewardship and engagement activities. The role is responsible for delivering donor communications, appeals and fundraising campaigns, supporting the planning and execution of donor events, maintaining accurate financial records and performance reporting, and working collaboratively across the organisation to maximise fundraising opportunities and contribute to the successful delivery of the Philanthropy team’s strategic objectives.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us or call us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 23rd August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): 1st September 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Background
The Lily Foundation is the UK's leading charity dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness, and providing support for individuals and families affected by mitochondrial disease ('mito'). Our vision is for a world in which every mitochondrial disease patient has a voice and access to treatment, support to improve their life and, ultimately, a cure.
Community fundraising is at the heart of Lily's success. Every year, hundreds of families, friends and local communities come together to raise funds in support of loved ones affected by mitochondrial disease. Alongside this, we're beginning to grow our Individual Giving, Regular Giving and Legacy fundraising programmes, helping more people support Lily in ways that suit them.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who can build strong relationships with our supporters, help bring fundraising ideas to life and ensure everyone who chooses to support Lily has an outstanding experience.
About the role
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the delivery of Lily's community fundraising and individual giving programme. You'll be the main point of contact for many of our amazing supporters, helping individuals, families and community groups make the most of their fundraising. You'll also play a key role in developing Lily's Teams initiative, which brings together families and friends fundraising in honour or memory of someone affected by mitochondrial disease.
Alongside community fundraising, you'll support the delivery of Lily's emerging Individual Giving, Regular Giving and Legacy fundraising activity, helping to develop and deliver supporter journeys, campaigns and communications that encourage long-term engagement.
Working closely with the Senior Public Fundraising Manager and colleagues across fundraising and marketing, you'll play an important part in helping more people discover, support and stay connected with The Lily Foundation. If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, getting things done and making supporters feel valued, we'd love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of Lily's community fundraising programme, supporting individuals, families and community groups to organise their own fundraising activities.
· Develop and grow Lily's Teams initiative, supporting families and friends fundraising in honour or memory of someone affected by mitochondrial disease with sensitivity, empathy and excellent supporter care.
· Build strong relationships with community fundraisers, providing practical advice, encouragement and fundraising resources to help maximise income and supporter satisfaction.
· Support the planning and delivery of Lily's community fundraising campaigns, appeals and fundraising products, working closely with colleagues across fundraising and marketing.
· Help develop and deliver supporter journeys for community fundraisers, regular givers and other supporters, encouraging long-term engagement and repeat support.
· Support the development of Lily's Individual Giving, Regular Giving and Legacy fundraising activity through campaign delivery, stewardship and donor communications.
· Identify opportunities to grow community fundraising & individual giving income by encouraging repeat fundraising, in-memory giving, Regular Giving and other longer-term ways of supporting Lily.
· Maintain accurate records on the CRM system (Donorfy), ensuring supporter information is up to date and using data to monitor activity and improve performance.
· Prepare regular reports and updates for the Senior Public Fundraising Manager, identifying trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and operations to deliver joined-up campaigns, communications and supporter experiences.
· Represent The Lily Foundation professionally and enthusiastically, acting as an ambassador for the charity and building positive relationships with supporters and partners.
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Job title: IT and Digital Systems Officer
Department: External Relations
Responsible to: Head of External Relations
Location: London (UK) - Hybrid working
Salary: £32,500 gross per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, 38.5 hours per week
Duration of contract: Fixed term, 18 months (with potential to become permanent)
Start date: As soon as possible
We're building the future of our digital systems — and we need a curious, capable IT and Digital Systems Officer to help us do it.
Join our dynamic team as an IT and Digital Systems Officer. We are seeking an individual who is looking for a new role and enjoys a varied work environment. In this position, you will work as part of our IT-savvy External Relations team, providing support to UWC International across our IT and digital landscape, including Google Workspace. While experience with Google Workspace is preferred, we are open to candidates with an inquisitive mind who, with training, can learn new systems quickly.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we are undertaking a digital infrastructure project that includes developing a new application platform and CRM. Although you will not be managing these projects, there will be opportunities to get involved, allowing you to further develop your skills.
Currently, this is a fixed-term position related to the completion of the digital infrastructure project. However, there is potential for the role to become permanent and to grow once the new systems are fully implemented.
If this challenge appeals to you, we encourage you to apply.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global movement of 18 schools across four continents with a shared mission: to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future. Each year, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and diverse backgrounds to live and learn together in richly diverse, international settings – developing not only academic excellence, but cross-cultural understanding and a drive for social impact. UWC students don’t just prepare for exams, they prepare to lead change. Through real-world challenges, they build the skills, compassion and courage to make a difference.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, business, education and grassroots movements – people shaping a more just and sustainable world. Today, our global network includes more than 85,000 changemakers united by the values they lived at UWC.
About UWC International
UWC International is the operational arm of UWC, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity at the heart of the global UWC movement. Based in London and Berlin, our team works closely with stakeholders across the UWC network and supports a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers.
Our work includes global fundraising, communications, promotion and support for the network of more than 150 UWC national committees. We also lead on global strategy and provide key services to UWC schools and colleges.
We are proud to reflect the diversity we champion. Our international team represents over 25 nationalities, bringing a wide range of perspectives and lived experiences. We are committed to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion (ARDEI) across all aspects of our work – ensuring our organisational culture reflects the values we promote across the UWC movement.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London
- Hybrid working - we operate hybrid working arrangements, with at least 20% of the week in the office and up to 80% working from home.
- Flexible working hours - our standard working hours are 38.5 per week. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
- Generous annual leave allowance – we offer 28 days holiday per year plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
- Paid leave for personal growth - up to 2 days per year for volunteering or up to 2 days per year for study leave.
- Learning & development opportunities – we have access to various learning and development platforms to support your professional growth, as well as a budget set aside for professional development.
- Enhanced sick pay
- In-person meetings: Yearly Staff Away Days, team retreats and travel to our international schools and international events as needed to create connected teams.
- Income Protection & well-being support - We offer income protection to all employees, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to a legal support helpline, remote GP appointments, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, lifestyle coaching, personal trainer and nutritionist sessions, and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
- Exclusive discounts & perks - with access to a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle and entertainment, with thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
- Cycle scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Enhanced maternity and enhanced paternity leave
- Higher-than-standard pension contribution scheme - UWC International will contribute up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary toward their Pension scheme with NEST in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. If you are planning to be USA based, please make this known in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
- Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
- Explain why you want to join UWC International.
- Confirm your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
- Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 10:00 AM UK time, Monday 10 August 2026
Interview and/or assessment dates:
- First round interviews week commencing 17 August (remote)
- Second round interviews week commencing 24 August (remote)
Safeguarding Statement
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.
Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:
- Youth Services
- Older People’s Services
- Advice & Advocacy
- Family Support
- Two successful children’s nurseries
- Community facilities
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- Employment and skills initiatives
With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.
Why This Role Is Different
This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.
Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.
But you’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Transform our finance systems.
- Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
- Introduce smarter digital processes.
- Improve financial reporting.
- Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
- Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Influence organisational strategy.
- Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.
You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.
Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:
- Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
- Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
- Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
- Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
- Introduce automation and digital workflows.
- Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
- Lead the annual audit process.
- Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
- Help build a finance function fit for the future.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.
You’ll probably have experience of:
- Charity finance.
- Management accounting.
- Budgeting and forecasting.
- Audit preparation.
- Financial controls.
- Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
- Leading change and improving systems.
- Supporting non-finance managers.
- Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.
Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.
We ask you to apply by sending us your CV and cover letter (2 pages) demonstrating your experience.
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Role Overview: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of The Vavengers Charity. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, the COO ensures the organisation operates efficiently, sustainably, and in accordance with its charitable objectives, governance requirements, and legal obligations. The COO will oversee the charity's day-to-day operations, work closely with the CEO to improve organisational systems and processes, manage operational risks, and support the delivery of high-quality frontline, campaigning and convening programmes while fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. Alongside the CEO and other team members, the COO is an inspiring leader who champions the charity’s values, elevates its profile, and steers its work to influence national and international policy and advocacy, engage communities, and support survivors of violence.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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Support the CEO in delivering the charity's strategic plan.
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Translate strategic priorities into operational plans and measurable outcomes.
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Identify opportunities for organisational growth, innovation, and partnerships.
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Contribute to long-term sustainability planning and organisational development.
Operational Management
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Lead the day-to-day operational management of the charity.
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Develop and maintain effective operational policies, procedures, and systems.
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Ensure programmes and services are delivered efficiently, safely, and to a high standard and be an active delivery person for programmes.
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Manage the resources and visitors of Vavengers HQ and ensure the space is utilised effectively by ambassadors and members of the charity
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Monitor organisational performance and help produce an annual impact report
Governance and Compliance
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Ensure compliance with charity law, employment legislation, safeguarding requirements, data protection regulations, and relevant regulatory standards.
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Support the CEO and the Board of Trustees through timely reporting and implementation of governance decisions.
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Maintain organisational policies and ensure regular review and compliance.
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Oversee organisational risk management and business continuity planning.
Financial Oversight
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Work alongside the CEO and Treasurer to develop and monitor the annual budget and management accounts/cash flow.
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Ensure effective financial controls and value-for-money practices.
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Monitor operational expenditure and resource allocation.
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Actively participate in income-generating activities, including supporting grant applications, other fundraising initiatives, and partnership building.
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Support the CEO and board of trustees to produce annual accounts.
People Leadership
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Act as a key leader for incoming staff members, ambassadors and volunteers.
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Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing trauma-informed workplace culture.
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Oversee recruitment, performance management, learning, and staff wellbeing.
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Oversee volunteer and ambassador management
Programme Delivery
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Ensure all programmes achieve planned objectives and demonstrate measurable impact, providing critical support and care to survivors and those at risk.
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Establish systems for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
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Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across all service areas.
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Deliver support hubs in partnership with ambassadors
Partnerships and External Relations
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Develop and maintain effective relationships with funders, local authorities, community organisations, activists, corporate partners, government members and other stakeholders.
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Represent the charity at meetings, conferences, and partnership events as required.
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Support collaborative working across sectors to maximise impact.
Risk Management
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Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
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Ensure appropriate safeguarding, health and safety, and information security practices are maintained.
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Develop and oversee business continuity and crisis management procedures.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
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Significant leadership and campaigning experience within the charity, public, or private sector.
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Demonstrated success in operational management and organisational development.
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Experience managing budgets and financial planning.
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Strong understanding of governance and regulatory compliance.
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Proven ability to manage change and deliver organisational improvements.
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Excellent project and programme management skills.
Knowledge
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Charity governance and best practice.
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Financial management principles.
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Human resources and employment legislation.
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Risk management and organisational compliance.
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Monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
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Safeguarding and data protection requirements.
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Racial, social and gender justice.
Skills
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Strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.
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Outstanding leadership and people management.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
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Excellent organisational and decision-making skills.
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Ability to balance strategic priorities with operational detail.
What We Offer
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An opportunity to shape the future of The Vavengers alongside inspiring leaders
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A Central London workspace
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Professional development opportunities
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A collaborative, led-by and for values-driven working environment in the gender justice sector
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The chance to lead positive change for the communities we serve
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A flexible working opportunity with an appropriate London living wage
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Staff wellbeing programmes
Equal Opportunities
The Vavengers Charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from people from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is respected, valued, and able to thrive. We are a led-by-and-for movement, and we encourage those with lived experience of Gender-Based Violence to apply for paid and unpaid positions in our organisation.
The Vavengers is an equal opportunity employer. In line with legal requirements and the nature of the work required for this role(running women-only safe spaces), we are seeking women-only applications as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
We are a UK-based women and survivor-led movement working to end Female Genital Mutilation and all other forms of Violence Against Women and Girls.



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Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This is a pivotal role, at a pivotal moment for us. We are entering a critical growth phase, which includes rapidly expanding our own operations and managing significant external partnership. As Head of Finance & Systems, you will be accountable for ensuring we have the right systems and structures in place to grow at pace without detriment to good governance.
The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.
You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 24 employees and anticipate growing significantly in the next twelve months. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
You will oversee all financial administration, ensuring this is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
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Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities.
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Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the book-keeper.
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Produce the monthly management accounts and bespoke financial reports—including accurate forecasting, restricted fund tracking, and variance analysis—ensuring decision-makers have clear, actionable data.
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Forecasting cash flow and managing the treasury position.
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Manage the contract and performance of the bookkeeper and outsourced payroll providers; setting strict monthly closing deadlines, enforcing data accuracy, and ensuring they deliver a clean trial balance for management accounting.
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Oversee sound financial administration, management and governance across the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls in place and operating effectively.
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Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team, and coaching on financial awareness.
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Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks
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Support the Partnerships & Impact team and Programme Managers with financial inputs to funding proposals and ensure restricted funds are used in compliance with grant conditions.
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Developing our systems strategy, including reviewing suitability of our current systems (Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc. ) and ensuring optimal use of systems, maximising automation, and using AI where appropriate.
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Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches
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Supporting the organisation’s data governance by ensuring financial systems (e.g., Quickbooks, payroll, expenses) are secure, compliant, and integrated in line with data protection principles.
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Leading an effective risk management process.
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Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales and all financial reporting requirements.
Essential Skills & experience:
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Charity Finance Experience: Practical, senior-level experience working within a UK non-profit finance function, including a strong working knowledge of the Charities SORP and accounting for restricted vs. unrestricted funds.
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Hands-on Management Accounting: Proven experience independently producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis from scratch.
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End-to-End Audit Management: Experience preparing year-end audit files, reconciling balance sheet control accounts, and acts as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
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Accountancy Qualification: Full or partial qualification through an accredited body (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA).
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Tech Literacy & Data Reconciliation: Comfortable troubleshooting and navigating modern finance tech stacks (e.g., Xero, Pleo) and pulling financial data/reports from a CRM system (e.g., Beacon).
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Vendor & Staff Management: Experience supervising junior staff (or office managers) and actively managing the performance, timelines, and accuracy of outsourced providers (e.g., bookkeeping and payroll).
Desirable skills & experience
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Systems Implementation: Past experience project-managing a software migration or building native integrations/automations between a CRM system and accounting software.
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Broader Operations/HR Exposure: Basic familiarity with HR administration, GDPR workflows, or managing organizational risk registers in a small team environment.
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Sector Passion: A demonstrable interest in food education, children’s health, or food systems.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 7 weeks
First interviews will be held 1st -4th September
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



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This is a fixed-term role from September 2026 to July 2027, working term-time only. Hours are 18 per week, (see job pack for working pattern details), with 7 weeks unpaid during school holidays (3 half-terms, plus 2 weeks each at Christmas and Easter). We welcome applications from all candidates, including those looking to balance work with any caring or personal commitments.
As Operations and Systems Manager, you will ensure SMK’s operations are well managed and that the team have the technology, systems and policies needed to run smoothly. You will take the initiative and hold responsibility for managing projects to improve systems and working practices and provide the administrative and training support needed to enable staff to implement these.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will work across the SMK staff team of six, the board members, suppliers and occasionally our training associates maintaining great working relationships and clear lines of communication.
In this internally facing role, you will play a key part in shaping the culture at SMK and in creating an environment in which the staff team can work productively and in line with our values.
Job description
Governance
- Organise SMK’s board meetings, sub committees and strategy days, ensuring all necessary paperwork, including the CEO and Staff Report, is prepared and circulated on time.
- Take clear and concise minutes at board meetings and ensure agreed actions are followed up.
- Support the CEO and Board in ensuring complete and timely reporting to regulators such as HMRC, the Charity Commission, and Companies House.
- Keep up-to-date information on Trustees and Patrons including monitoring the conflicts of interest register.
- Support the induction and exit process for trustees and manage any Board development requirements.
Human Resources
- Ensure all current and ex staff records are up to date and stored appropriately including contracts and job descriptions.
- Support line managers by ensuring that recruitment, induction, employee development and performance management are carried out in line with SMK policies and procedures.
- Regularly review and update HR policies such as the SMK handbook, in collaboration with our external HR support, and be a point of contact for the team to raise any queries or concerns.
- Manage the Breathe HR system for all types of leave. Monitor team’s absences and be a point of contact for team wellbeing.
- Oversee the organisation of the annual Team Away days and any other team strategic planning days.
Compliance and Risk
- Ensure SMK operates in line with legal and regulatory requirements, seeking external expert support where necessary.
- Work with SMK’s CEO to ensure policies and procedures are reviewed on a regular basis.
- Work with the CEO to ensure SMK is compliant with health and safety practices, GDPR, safeguarding and stays up to date with changing regulation.
- Ensure SMK’s insurance is up-to-date and covers the correct requirements.
- Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that may affect SMK, managing a risk register to capture the risks and actions to be taken to mitigate them.
- Support staff across the organisation to complete risk assessments where necessary and take responsibility for signing these off in line with our policies.
Office Admin
- Be the first point of contact with the office landlord.
- Look after the photocopier, stationary and other office requirements.
- Be responsible for incoming / outgoing post (when in the office).
- Book meeting rooms and desks for team meetings on Mondays.
IT and Information Management
- Manage the relationship with SMK’s IT service providers.
- Support the team with IT requirements.
- Implement the IT and Cyber Security policy and regularly review and update, providing/signposting staff training where necessary.
- Take a broad overview of systems within SMK, reviewing them and ensuring that they are fit for purpose, including the CRM.
- Lead on ensuring SMK’s digital and offline files are up to date, organised, and stored correctly on SharePoint.
Finance
- Support CEO in liaising with SMK’s accountants, with day-to-day bookkeeping and account management
- Collect and file monthly Credit Card receipts and invoices and share with SMK’s accountants.
- Ensure finance policy and procedures are up to date and answer finance-related queries from the team as required.
- Complete and manage client supplier forms.
- Track the progress of the annual audit and coordinate with the appointed auditors and external accountant.
About you
Having worked in a similar role, you’ll display a proven ability to create, implement or update systems that will increase the organisation’s operational efficiency. You are organised and methodical, with an excellent eye for detail and an understanding of bigger picture joined-up systems. You are able to manage and prioritise a busy and diverse workload, with support from your line manager. You’re responsive, approachable, and will have a solid overall understanding of how organisations work at every level.
You are able to operate in a small interdependent team in the heart of the campaigning community where relationships based on trust.
Person Specification
We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from people in underrepresented groups. To ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes, where needed we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates.
Please read more here about our commitment to solidarity, equality, diversity and inclusion on our website.
Experience. We’re interested in experience that’s both job-related or gained through other areas of your life
Essential
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within the charity sector.
• Extremely organised, with high levels of accuracy and attention to detail demonstrated by excellent record keeping and information management skills.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage your own workload effectively, maintain flexibility and take the initiative when required.
• Good financial literacy, with a working knowledge of budgets and finance systems.
• Experience of supporting charity Boards and working with trustees, preparing papers, accurate minute taking, overseeing action logs and responding to enquiries. And a working knowledge of charity governance requirements and reporting.
• Experience of leading recruitment processes including creating job packs, promotion, shortlisting and communications to applicants throughout the cycle.
• Experience of drafting, reviewing and implementing organisational HR policy and procedures (HR expertise is provided by an external provider) and working with HR systems (we use Breathe HR)
• Basic training in risk management with experience of writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Good understanding of organisational health and safety requirements, including safeguarding and the knowledge and confidence of how to seek further advice and information when required.
• Experience of negotiating with and supervising third-party suppliers and contracts.
• Excellent IT skills with ability to use Microsoft Office to a high level and support others to do so.
• Experience of general administrative support including logistics, travel and events.
• Experience in CRM database management, preferably Salesforce, and a proven ability to handle and analyse data, and produce reports.
• A commitment to SMK’s mission, values and strategic objectives outlined in our strategy Change is Possible.
Desirable
- Background and/or interest in campaigning and social change
- Experience of accountancy software, preferably Quickbooks
- Experience of working in a small hybrid organisation
Your covering letter should be no more than two-pages (at a minimum font size of 11pt), and should address the following:
• Why you want the job
• How you meet the requirements of the role, as set out in the person specification
Please note that generic application cover letters do not allow us to properly assess an application and will result in the application being screened out.
We welcome the use of AI tools to support candidates in preparing their applications, for example to improve structure, clarity, or presentation. We are interested in your experiences, perspectives, and achievements, so we ask that applications remain an authentic reflection of your own skills and work. Examples should be ones you can confidently discuss.
Strengthen campaigning by championing excellence & building a connected, resilient community of changemakers fuelled by hope that change is possible.
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Fundraising Officer
Fundraising & Engagement | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £24,000 per annum (0.8 FTE, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000)
Hours: Part time (28 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and efficient Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of our online and offline activities within a diverse fundraising portfolio.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and experienced fundraiser who can adapt, react to and maximise income opportunities in a challenging fundraising landscape; someone who is genuinely excited about our vision and mission, can work independently as well as within a team structure and can translate our work into credible, effective and powerful fundraising messaging. Your primary focus will be driving our medium- to long-term income streams i.e. regular giving and legacies.
Important Information
· This is a UK-based role
· Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
· We are unable to offer sponsorship
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 09:00 (BST)
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached below this advert.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please see contact details within our EDI statement attached below this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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